The "I learned something new today!" Thread

[QueenCobra]

Found Anna Nicole Smith’s mom on FindAGrave and didn’t know that there’s a town in Texas called Italy.

 

[ZeldaCrossing64]

I already knew that a group of crows is called a "murder", but I decided to look into it out of curiosity. The term derives from the fact that crows usually scavenge areas for carrion to feast on, especially within places linked with death (hospitals, cemeteries, etc.)... Definitely makes sense now.

 

[QueenCobra]

Chappell Roan is only about 5’1” or 5’2”. I always pictured her being tall for some reason….

 

[WingsofLove]

Today I learned more about medical terminology and why my rat died and what the medical term was for it

 

[rrenaa]

I learned how to cut my boyfriend’s hair today! It was my first time but it came out pretty good. Glad we could save some money

 

[QueenCobra]

The way Judge Judy describes her parents is funny to me.

 

[WingsofLove]

Learned some new things about vaccines today

 

[QueenCobra]

Victini’s design is inspired by usagi-ringo, a Japanese method of cutting apple slices so that the skin resembles rabbit ears.

 

[QueenCobra]

The guy who brought starlings to the U.S. was obsessed with Shakespeare and wanted to fill the country with all the birds from his plays.

 

[ZeldaCrossing64]

Apparently, there's a hotel in Russia that's called Limp Bizkit. (Which I would assume was named after the band?) I checked on Google Maps, and it's there... And the reviews are so funny.

 

[CoolJhon]

I learned to never try to have a conversation on YouTube comments - everyone is either a literal infant or is so unintelligent it’s not worth your time

 

[Disneyfangirl23]

Aladdin & Jasmine are coming to Disney Dreamlight Valley